~2h 55mTotal estimate
~€6–22Rough fare per person
Train to Stara Zagora
Veliko Tŭrnovo → Stara Zagora · about ~1h 15m · ~€4–15
Bus to Plovdiv
Stara Zagora → Plovdiv · about 1h 25m · ~€2–7
Veliko Tŭrnovo → Plovdiv
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About the trip from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Plovdiv
Veliko Tŭrnovo (Bulgaria) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are 126 km (78 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Stara Zagora: ~2h 55m door to door with 1 change, for ~€6–22 per person. No flight is needed.
Step by step
- Train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Stara Zagora: ~1h 15m, 72 km, ~€4–15
- Bus from Stara Zagora to Plovdiv: about 1h 25m, 80 km, ~€2–7
Every route we know
- Train + Bus, via Stara Zagora: ~2h 55m, 1 change, ~€6–22
- Bus, direct: about 4h, no changes, ~€3–9
Questions
How long does it take to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Plovdiv?
~2h 55m door to door by train and bus, via Stara Zagora, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Plovdiv?
~€6–22 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Plovdiv?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 4h and costs ~€3–9.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.